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  1. Asura - Wikipedia

    Asura is a given name by Devas to other races collectively where Asura means not-sura (with sura being another name for Devas). The 5th century Buddhist philosopher, Buddhaghosa …

  2. Asura | Hinduism, Demons, Vedic Gods, Devas, Durga, & Myths

    Nov 14, 2025 · Asura s are a class of beings opposed to the deva s, or gods, in Hinduism. Asura s are often equally as powerful as the gods but are generally evil (although good asura s do …

  3. Everything about Asuras: Hindu Demons & Gods - Atlas Mythica

    Asura is throughout the Hindu Vedic literature the name of the celestial demons who are regarded as the regular adversaries of the gods in their mythical conflicts and who only rarely appear as …

  4. Asura - Encyclopedia of Buddhism

    The asura "are engendered and dominated by envy, ambition, and hostility and are described as being incessantly embroiled in disputes with the gods (devas). They are frequently portrayed …

  5. Asura: Hindu Mythology's Dark Divine Force of Power & Duality

    The Asura—a figure that dances on the thin veil of duality, straddling both the divine and the malevolent. They’re the darker, lesser-discussed siblings of the Devas, the celestial beings in …

  6. Asura - Hindupedia, the Hindu Encyclopedia

    Asuras are mythological lord beings in Indian and Persian texts who compete for power with the more benevolent devas. [1] [2] Asuras are described in Indian texts as powerful superhuman …

  7. What are the Asuras? - World History Edu

    Dec 18, 2024 · Frequently depicted as power-seeking entities, they are contrasted with the Devas, or benevolent gods, also referred to as Suras. The Asuras are portrayed as rivals of …

  8. Asura: The Power-Seeking Deities and Forces of Chaos

    In Hindu mythology, the term “Asura” refers to a class of power-seeking deities often associated with chaos and conflict. Unlike the benevolent Devas, Asuras are typically depicted as …

  9. Asura – Vyasa Mahabharata

    Asuras (Sanskrit: असुर) are lord beings in the Hindu scriptures who compete for power with the more benevolent Devas (also known as S uras). Asuras are described as powerful …

  10. Asura (Buddhism) - Wikipedia

    An asura (Sanskrit and Pali: असुर) in Buddhism is a demigod or titan [1] of the Kāmadhātu. [2] . They are said to live more pleasurable lives than humans, but are also in thrall to qualities …